Fender Telecaster Price Guide
The Fender Telecaster (originally Broadcaster) is the world's first commercially successful solid-body electric guitar. Its simple construction, bright twangy tone, and incredible versatility made it a staple of country, rock, blues, and virtually every other genre.
Produced: 1950–present
📖 Buyer's Guide
Blackguard Telecasters (1950-1954) with the original black bakelite pickguard are the most valuable. 'Nocaster' models (1951 — no name on headstock during trademark dispute) command a significant premium. Look for replaced tuners and bridges, which were commonly upgraded by players.
Value by Year
| Year | Excellent | Very Good | Good | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | $100,000–$200,000 | $65,000–$100,000 | $40,000–$65,000 | Full Details → |
| 1951 | $100,000–$180,000 | $55,000–$108,000 | $35,000–$72,000 | Full Details → |
| 1952 | $40,000–$80,000 | $25,000–$40,000 | $15,000–$25,000 | Full Details → |
| 1953 | $28,000–$40,000 | $16,000–$28,000 | $8,000–$16,000 | Full Details → |
| 1954 | $28,000–$40,000 | $16,000–$28,000 | $8,000–$16,000 | Full Details → |
| 1955 | $30,000–$60,000 | $18,000–$30,000 | $11,000–$18,000 | Full Details → |
| 1956 | $21,000–$30,000 | $12,000–$21,000 | $6,000–$12,000 | Full Details → |
| 1957 | $30,000–$55,000 | $16,500–$33,000 | $10,500–$22,000 | Full Details → |
| 1958 | $21,000–$30,000 | $12,000–$21,000 | $6,000–$12,000 | Full Details → |
| 1959 | $20,000–$40,000 | $12,000–$20,000 | $7,500–$12,000 | Full Details → |
| 1960 | $20,000–$40,000 | $11,000–$24,000 | $7,000–$16,000 | Full Details → |
| 1961 | $12,600–$18,000 | $7,200–$12,600 | $3,600–$7,200 | Full Details → |
| 1962 | $12,600–$18,000 | $7,200–$12,600 | $3,600–$7,200 | Full Details → |
| 1963 | $12,600–$18,000 | $7,200–$12,600 | $3,600–$7,200 | Full Details → |
| 1964 | $12,000–$25,000 | $8,000–$12,000 | $5,000–$8,000 | Full Details → |
| 1965 | $5,600–$8,000 | $3,200–$5,600 | $1,600–$3,200 | Full Details → |
| 1966 | $4,000–$9,000 | $2,200–$5,400 | $1,400–$3,600 | Full Details → |
| 1967 | $5,600–$8,000 | $3,200–$5,600 | $1,600–$3,200 | Full Details → |
| 1968 | $4,500–$9,000 | $3,000–$4,500 | $1,900–$3,000 | Full Details → |
| 1969 | $5,600–$8,000 | $3,200–$5,600 | $1,600–$3,200 | Full Details → |
| 1970 | $2,800–$4,000 | $1,600–$2,800 | $800–$1,600 | Full Details → |
| 1971 | $2,800–$4,000 | $1,600–$2,800 | $800–$1,600 | Full Details → |
| 1972 | $3,000–$6,000 | $2,000–$3,000 | $1,200–$2,000 | Full Details → |
| 1973 | $2,000–$4,500 | $1,100–$2,700 | $700–$1,800 | Full Details → |
| 1974 | $2,800–$4,000 | $1,600–$2,800 | $800–$1,600 | Full Details → |
| 1975 | $2,800–$4,000 | $1,600–$2,800 | $800–$1,600 | Full Details → |
| 1976 | $2,800–$4,000 | $1,600–$2,800 | $800–$1,600 | Full Details → |
| 1977 | $2,800–$4,000 | $1,600–$2,800 | $800–$1,600 | Full Details → |
| 1978 | $2,800–$4,000 | $1,600–$2,800 | $800–$1,600 | Full Details → |
| 1979 | $2,800–$4,000 | $1,600–$2,800 | $800–$1,600 | Full Details → |